Have you ever wondered what its like to wake up in paradise? MHE Beach Camp in Shivpuri is just that. Situated in Rajaji National Park, it hugs the Ganga River nestled between the walls of the Himalayas. As MHE's Blogger-in-Residence, I was fortunate enough to experience 2-days and 2-nights at the camp. Falling asleep under the stars to the sound of the white water of the Ganga feels far from reality.

I took to exploring the grounds once I arrived, checking out the amenities the camp had to offer. A dining hall and kitchen, toilets (tents around a "thunder box"), showers (a faucet with running water and a bucket), volleyball courts, a trampoline, and the most amazing ropes course tied up on the trees of the Himalayas. I had to give the ropes course a try. With a member of the Outward Bound team, I climbed up the first tree. Unlike your typical North American summer camp, it's built over the valleys of the Himalayas, making it psychologically daring. With my heart beating harder than a Deadmau5 track, I walked across multiple ropes, clipped in with a safety harness, promising myself to only think about putting one foot in front of the other. Personally, I'm not afraid of heights... I'm afraid of falling!

Later that afternoon, the rush of the rapids were calling for me. The Ganga River, referred to as "Mother Ganga", has some of the most scenic white water rapids I've ever seen. After rafting in the Ottawa Valley in Canada and run-off from the Alps in Austria, I was excited to tackle another course. Typically, I venture out on a paddle raft in a group of 8, but since it was only me accompanied by 2 guides, we took out the gear raft. My main rafting guide Titu commanded the rapids with ease for a safe, yet exhilarating adventure. Its hard to find the right words to describe being tossed around the white water of the Ganga River; something everyone should try once in their life. And while you're at it, do a little body surfing some of the smaller rapids. You don't need to be a great swimmer; I didn't learn to swim until I was 21 and I made it out alive.

There is something magical about the grounds of MHE Beach Camp. I highly recommend taking some time to discover "your spot"; a place on the camp to absorb the atmosphere and take in the beauty of the area. For me, I found a secluded spot at the edge of the Ganga River to marvel at the Himalayas. There's nothing that compares to the blend of wilderness, beach, and energy MHE Beach Camp has to offer. It's an experience that will leave you speechless.

Brandon Sousa is a Travel Writer based in Toronto, Canada. He writes for Metroland Media Toronto under the blog 'Hashtag AirBuds'. To date, he's travelled 21 countries and well-over 50 cities around the globe. This is his first time in India, visiting MHE as their blogger-in-residence in October 2014. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram at @brandon_sousa.